The “CAP” in UAW-CAP Council stands for “Community Action Program.” The Springfield Area UAW-CAP Council is the political arm of the UAW locals in the Springfield-Clark County area. The UAW locals included in this area CAP Council are Locals 402 and 658.

Our purpose is to be aware of what is happening in our communities as well as in the political arena on the local, state, and national levels. We research issues, candidates, and pending legislation and work to educate our members on the information we have gathered. We encourage our members to register to vote and to get out and participate in each election by casting an educated and informed vote. We are especially aware and interested in issues affecting the working men and women we represent.

The CAP Council meets at 4:00 p.m. on the first Wednesday every month at the UAW Local 402 Union Hall, 3671 Urbana Road, Springfield.